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Java Programming I

COM SCI X 418.85A

This course presents the fundamentals of programming using Java and covers object-oriented programming, constructors, flow control statements, data types, inheritance, data hiding, abstraction, and the Java library.

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What you can learn.

Write small to medium sized computer programs using the Java language.
Use core programming concepts including Variables, Control flow statements (branching & looping), Methods, and Input/Output
Implement object-oriented programming techniques including Encapsulation, Abstraction, Inheritance, and Polymorphism

About this course:

Powerful enough to build large N-tiered Internet and intranet applications, Java is a well-designed object-oriented language that allows rapid development of programs. Due to its simplicity, it also is an excellent first-time programming language to learn. This hands-on course presents the fundamentals of programming using Java and covers object-oriented programming, classes, constructors, flow control statements, data types, methods, inheritance, data hiding, abstraction and the Java library. Students gain experience from several programming projects throughout the course, and instruction stresses practical programming skills to prepare them for follow-on Java courses. The course materials aligns with the industry certifications such as Java Certification Paths.

Prerequisites

Requires computer work outside of class, as well as a computer with any operating system that supports Java; familiarity with that operating system; and the ability to create files and folders, use an Internet browser and email, create zipped files to send as email attachments, and download software from the Internet for class and programming assignments. For students with little or no programming experience, we recommend taking Fundamentals of Software Development before taking this course.

Winter 2025 Schedule

January 7 - March 11

Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT

Available

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Instructor: Charles Harless

400692

Fee:

$1,095.00

In Person

Location: UCLA

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: January 20th, 2025

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 20, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Murach's Java Programming by Joel Murach

ISBN 1943872872

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Discussion

Tue Jan 7, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT

UCLA
Dodd Hall 154

Discussion

Tue Jan 14, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT

UCLA
Dodd Hall 154

Discussion

Tue Jan 21, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT

UCLA
Dodd Hall 154

Discussion

Tue Jan 28, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT

UCLA
Dodd Hall 154

Discussion

Tue Feb 4, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT

UCLA
Dodd Hall 154

Discussion

Tue Feb 11, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT

UCLA
Dodd Hall 154

Discussion

Tue Feb 18, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT

UCLA
Dodd Hall 154

Discussion

Tue Feb 25, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT

UCLA
Dodd Hall 154

Discussion

Tue Mar 4, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT

UCLA
Dodd Hall 154

Discussion

Tue Mar 11, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT

UCLA
Dodd Hall 154

January 6 - March 17

This section has no set meeting times.

Available

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Instructor: Charles Harless

400691

Fee:

$1,095.00

Online

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Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Enrollment deadline: January 20th, 2024

Refund Deadline

No refunds after January 10, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Java For Everyone: Late Objects by Cay S. Horstmann

ISBN 1118063317

Head First Java by Kathy Sierra

ISBN 0596009208

Spring 2025 Schedule

April 1 - June 3

Tuesday 6:00PM - 9:30PM PT

Future Offering (Opens February 03, 2025 12:00:00 AM)

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Instructor: Charles Harless

402593

Fee:

$1,095.00

In Person

Location: UCLA Extension Gayley Center in Westwood

Updating...

See Details

Notes

Enrollment limited; early enrollment advised. Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: April 6th, 2025

Refund Deadline

No refunds after April 14, 2025

Course Requirements

Internet access required to retrieve course materials.

Murach's Java Programming by Joel Murach

ISBN 1943872872

Schedule

Type

Date

Time

Location

Discussion

Tue Apr 1, 2025

6:00PM PT - 9:30PM PT